Since 2000 in business
Gutter cleaning in Kernersville, NC
Gutter cleaning in Kernersville: gutters cleared, downspouts flushed, and guards if you want to clean less.
Booked twice a year: late spring and late fall
Free written estimate before work starts
- Since 2000 in business.
- Licensed and insured.
When to clean gutters in the Triad
The main cleaning comes in late fall, after most of the leaves are down, usually from mid-November into early December. Cleaning in October, before the big oaks and maples drop, often means paying for a second visit.
A spring cleaning, in May or early June, clears out the pollen, oak tassels and seed pods that wash into the gutters and turn to sludge in the downspouts.
Pines shed needles through the year, heaviest in fall, so a house under pines or heavy oak cover often needs a third cleaning. Summer thunderstorms add twigs and roof grit on top.
Late spring
Pollen, tassels and seed pods cleared.
Late fall
The main clean, once the leaves are down.
Under pines
Needles keep falling, so plan a third visit.
What a gutter cleaning includes
- Gutters cleared by handLeaves, needles and sludge out of every run.
- Debris bagged and removedWhat comes out of the gutter leaves with us, not in your beds.
- Every downspout flushedWater run through until it flows freely.
- A note on any loose or leaking sectionA sagging hanger or a dripping seam pointed out while we are up there.
- Gutter guards if you choose themFitted once the gutters are clean and flowing.Add-on
- Leaf removal on the same visitThe lawn and beds cleared in fall while the crew is already there.Add-on
Gutter cleaning price: stories, length and debris
No two rooflines are the same; height and tree cover change the job most.
- Stories and roof pitch
- Second-story gutters and steep pitches mean longer ladders and slower, more careful work.
- Length of gutter and downspouts
- How many feet of gutter run around the house and how many downspouts have to be flushed.
- Tree cover and debris
- Packed, wet leaves and pine needles under a heavy canopy take longer to clear than a light layer of dry leaves.
- Access around the house
- Beds, decks, slopes and fences under the gutter line change where a ladder can stand.
- Gutter guards
- Whether guards go on, and how much gutter they cover.
Every run cleared, every downspout flushed
We clear the gutters
The crew clears the leaves, needles and sludge out of every run of gutter and cleans up what falls below.
We flush every downspout
Each downspout gets water run through it until it flows freely. If we see a loose hanger or a leaking seam, we tell you.
We fit guards if you chose them
Once the gutters are clean and flowing, the guards go on over them.
Gutter cleaning or gutter guards?
| What matters | Regular cleaning | Gutter guards |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Regular cleaning: Clears out everything that has built up and flushes the downspouts. | Gutter guards: Covers the gutter so leaves stay on top and blow off. |
| What still gets in | Regular cleaning: Nothing, right after a clean, until the next leaf drop. | Gutter guards: Pine needles, pollen and roof grit can still work through to the downspouts. |
| Upkeep | Regular cleaning: A clean at least twice a year, more under heavy trees. | Gutter guards: Fewer cleanings, with a periodic check and downspout flush. |
| Best for | Regular cleaning: Homes with light tree cover, or gutters due for a full clean before guards go on. | Gutter guards: Homes under big oaks and pines where gutters fill every few weeks in fall. |
Gutters that carry water away from the house
A gutter only works if the water can get out of it. Once leaves and needles pack the bottom and a downspout clogs, the next heavy rain spills over the edge, soaks the fascia and lands right against the foundation.
Total Lawn Care Triad cleans gutters on Kernersville homes. We clear out the debris, flush each downspout, and install gutter guards when you would rather clean less often.
We spend the rest of the year in these same yards, so we also see what the water does below the gutter line: mulch washed out of the beds (fixed with fresh mulch installation), beds cut by a waterfall from the roof, and the overhanging limbs that tree trimming can take back from the roof.
Two-story homes, downspouts and gutter guards
How often should gutters be cleaned in Kernersville?
At least twice a year for most homes: once in late spring after the pollen and seed drop, and once in late fall after the leaves are down. Homes under pines or big oaks often need a third cleaning.
Do you clean the downspouts too?
Yes. After the gutters are cleared we flush each downspout until it runs freely. A slow downspout is the usual reason a gutter that looks clean still overflows.
Do gutter guards mean I never have to clean my gutters?
No. Guards keep out most leaves, but pine needles, pollen and roof grit still reach the downspouts. A guarded gutter needs fewer cleanings, plus a periodic check and flush.
Can you clean gutters on a two-story house?
Tell us how many stories the house has when you ask. Height, roof pitch and where a ladder can stand are what we look at on the visit, and the written estimate confirms what we will clean.
Book a gutter cleaning
Tell us about the job. We come out, look at it with you and put a price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Rather talk, or send a photo?
Request a free written estimate
Your name and phone, so we can reach you. Everything else helps.